Federal aid bills seek Route 143 extension to Patoka
Senator Everett M. Dickson and Congressman George Shipley push S 2151 and H R 8467 to fund FA 149. The plan covers a highway bridge and approaches across the Carlyle Reservoir between Tamalco and Patoka, Illinois, offset by federal costs due to the dam. Abandonment of the Keyesport Boulder Road may accelerate hearings and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett M. Dickson
Senate
George Shipley
Tamalco
Carlyle Reservoir
Patoka
Keyesport-Boulder
Cb&q Railroad
Dirksen
Shipley
Illinois
Secretary of the Army
Chief of Engineers
Illinois State Highway Department
Carlyle Dam
Washington
Keyesport
Boulder
Doctor Busch Returns from British Columbia Hunting Trip
Dr. Busch spent 21 days along the Alaskan Highway in Northern British Columbia. He describes bagging mountain sheep mountain goat and caribou and notes a three day snow storm. He replies his family stayed home and welcomes readers to his tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Basch
Busch
British Columbia
Patoka
Dr. Busch
First Aid Class Held at Patoka High School
A Red Cross First Aid course began at Patoka High School library at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday October 1. Primarily for bus drivers, others were invited. The 12 hour program is taught by Clyde Movergell of Odin and may include sessions in Kinmundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Patoka High School
Kinmundy
Clyde Movergell
Odin
Invitation Extended To Sunbeam Class Meeting
All children are invited to the emi monthly October meeting of the Sunbeams at the Baptist Church Saturday October 5 at 2 00 pm. The lesson is We Learn about people in Jesus Home Town. A Bible Story will be dramatized and a Bible verse whispered.
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the Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Jesus
Saddle Club To Meet Tuesday Night
The Patoka Saddle Club will meet Tuesday at 8 00 p m Members should bring cards and instruction cards and pay 1 00 per horse on time for the start of a great session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Saddle Club
War Declared on Rats by Patoka FFA Chapter
Patoka FFA President Briscoe announced a community baiting drive to combat rats and mice. The group will sell high quality bait at 45 cents per pound and urges widespread use to protect farms and homes amid rising losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Briscoe
Patoka
Future Farmers of America
Briscoe
U.S
Europe
Jolliff
Vernon News Highlights Local Visits and Calls
Mrs Mabel Snyder and J C Betts visited T E Snyder and Chester Doolen in Okanville on Friday. Alvin and Mrs Alvin Perkins visited her mother Edna Piercy on Sunday. Mary Thomason and Wilma Thrasher called on Mrs Snyder Thursday. Gladys McNew and Gladys Fogerson of Centralia called on Mrs Wikenhauser and Mrs Milton Bayliss Thursday afternoon. Lawrence Sorrell of Shelbyville dinner guests of Mrs Tonie Sorrell. Vira Pfeffer of Centralia spent Sunday with her father J W Epps and the Victor Epps family. O L West and spouse visited relatives in Alton Illinois Tuesday to Thursday. Lowell Smith of Centralia called on Maude Hatch last week. Mary Thomson and Cont. on page 4.
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Mabel Snyder
J. C. Betts
Okanville
T. E. Snyder
Chester Doolen
Alvin Perkins
Edna Piercy
Mary Thomason
Wilma Thrasher
Gladys McNew
Gladys Fogerson
Centralia
Joe Wikenhauser
Milton Bayliss
Lawrence Sorrell
Shelbyville
Tonie Sorrell
Vira Pfeffer
J. W. Epps
Victor Epps
O. L. West
Alton
Illinois
Lowell Smith
Maude Hatch
Mary Thomson
State Mission Program Held at Baptist Church
The State Mission Program took place at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon September 21 with Bobby Britt presiding. Ray Perkins led singing and instructed children in music notes and symbols.
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The
Baptist Church
Bobby Britt
Ray Perkins
Braden
Miller
Walker
Zimmerman
Danny Settle
Cheryl Meador
Bonnie Perkins
Illinois
Jesus
Ronnie Perkins
Mrs. Snider
Anita Meador
Lloyd Gambill Celebrates Birthday at Family Gathering
A birthday celebration for Lloyd Slug Gambill was held Thursday evening with relatives. Guests included Lloyd Gambill Sr Terri Darrell Gambill Eddie Scanlon Kathy and children Vickie Debra Steven and Leslie from Shattuc. Cake and homemade ice cream were served by Mrs Gambill and the children.
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Lloyd
Slug” Gambill
Minerva A Meece Died in California
Minerva A Meece longtime Patoka resident died in California after a long illness and cancer. She lived with her widowed sister Ruth Coleman at the Moran home once belonging to Minnies and Ruth’s aunt and uncle Clara and Johnny Moran. Their aunt Georgiana Banfield was also a former resident. Mrs Meece underwent surgery last December.
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Minerva A. Meece
Patoka
Ruth Coleman
Clara
Johnny Moran
Minnie
Ruth
Martin
Georgiana) Banfield
Johnny
Meece
Death of John Peter Gadel at 64 in Vernon
John Peter Gadel of Route 1 Vernon died September 30 at 11 59 pm in St Marys Hospital Centralia after a stroke while discing and harrowing wheat ground. He would have celebrated his 41st wedding anniversary. He was born April 28, 1899 in Vernon, son of William Gadel and Alvina Schmidt Gadel. He leaves wife Hilda Emma Lange of Vernon. Funeral October 3 at 2 pm Augsberg Lutheran Church with Rev. George J Kaiser officiating. Burial at Lutheran Church Cemetery. He was a member of Augsberg Lutheran Church.
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John Peter Gadel
Vernon
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Hilda Emma Lange
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Augsberg
Vernon Community News Highlights Family Visits
Vernon area notices list visits from Colmumbus Georgia visitors Mr. Gilbert Rose and family before his Korea departure on October 10. Shobonier and Decatur guests joined Mrs Lina Murfin’s birthday celebration at W F Murfin home. Warren Bayliss returns from Colorado on leave before Florida posting.
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Gilbert Rose
Columbus
Georgia
Korea
al Kruenegal
Shobonier
Einess Johnson
Decatur
John Croster
Vandalia
Donald Murfin
W. F. Murfin
Lina Murfin
Warren Bayliss
Colorado
Florida
Darwin Prouty
Yates City
Naomi Ruth Circle Met Thursday at Church
The Naomi Ruth circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met Thursday morning at the church basement with 17 present. The Stewardship lesson was given by Mrs. Martha Calvert and Mrs. Norma Blunt. A dish towel shower was planned for October. Next meeting set for October 24 with refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Ruth
Womans Society of Christian Service
Martha Calvert
Norma Blunt
Phillippe
Mt. Vernon
Imogene Sullen
Family Day at Penticostal Church Draws Visitors
Sunday School attendance marked Family Day at the Pentecostal Church on September 29. Special music and singing filled the service followed by a basket dinner at noon and a time of fellowship enjoyed by all attendees.
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the Penticostal Church
Card of Thanks for Nora Chriss
The Chriss family thanks everyone for kindness and support after Nora Chriss passed away. Family members Wm Chriss Wilma Gordon Duayne Linton Kenny Wanda Landau Rae Steve Pam Ron Joy Kim Linton Lyle Pat Tam Linton and siblings, nieces and nephews. Rev Loyed Younkin pastor. Sunday School 9 43 0 am Regular church service Sermon by Pastor Wed Bible Study 7 30 pm
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Nora Chriss
Chriss
Wilma
Gordon Duayne
Linton
Kenny Wanda
Bill Landau
Wanda Rae
Steve
Pam Ron
Joy
Kim Linton
Lyle
Pat
Tam Linton
Penticostal Church
Loyed Younkin
Wed
Rally Day at Christian Church Invite and Events
October 6 marks Rally Day at the Christian Church with a basket dinner after morning services. An afternoon program of home talent will follow and everyone is invited.
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The
Christian Church
Post Office Hours Change Following Newspaper Early Release
The Patoka Register moves its weekly issue to Thursday for October 10 1968, prompting revised post office hours. The facility stays open all day Wednesdays and closes at 12 00 noon Saturdays with mail dispatched on Saturdays under the same schedule. Lock Box Lobby hours shift 4 00 PM to 5 00 PM Saturdays. Main Lobby closes at noon with no business after. Plan mailing accordingly and ensure proper postage on street collection mail.
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Patoka Register
Lock Box
Weekly School Menu and Local Dial-A-Devotion
The week lists meals from Monday to Friday with baked beans and buttered potatoes on Monday through Thursday balanced by vegetables and fruit, with Friday listed as no school. A Dial A Devotion offer invites listeners to hear a two minute message from pastors in Patoka and Vernon, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Artie Rogier at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemlock
Patoka
Vernon
Artie Rogier
Patoka Happenings Recap of Weekend Visits
Local notes record visits and travel across Illinois and Missouri. Hopkinsville residents join relatives in Vernon Vandalia Ballwin Peoria and Bloomington while Farm Progress Show attendees share experiences. The death of Lida Simcox is noted with burial in Ramsey Cemetery.
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Congress
Kaskaskia
Basch
Hunt
Sunbeam
Saddle Club
F.F.A
Ramsey
Jim Padberg
Milsap
Padburg
Tom Cox
Mulberry Grove
Bill Cox
Rusty Wilfong
Carlyle
Morse Carter
Chandler
Cracker
Jim Padburg
Memoriam
Mary Laws
Cecil Robertson
Vickie
Ronnie
Dean Laws
Review
By Merrell Collins
Patoka M
Lloyd Gambill
California
Letta Hopkins
Rogean Kline
Helen Mullen
Estella Ververs
Grace Chance
Jim Snyder
James Karr
Rita O’dell
Janice Snyder
Carl Robertson
Ballwin
Missouri
A. R. Brown
E. St. Louis
Ilinois
Lula Sharp
Greenville
Delores
Sharon Tane
Karl Nattier
John R. Tate
Ft. Leonard Wood
Marion Shackleford
Pedford
Indiana
Frank Simcox
Bloomington
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